Description
Jamie Oliver’s pork casserole brings hearty Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Rich, tender meat melds with aromatic herbs and vegetables, creating a comforting meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500g (1.1 lbs) diced pork for stewing
- 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 1 bottle (500ml) medium-dry cider
Vegetables:
- 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
- 2 sticks of celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 sprigs of fresh sage
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- Salt and pepper, for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Thoroughly rinse the celery, onions, and carrots under cool running water, then meticulously peel and dice them into uniform small pieces.
- Select a heavy-bottomed casserole dish and warm two tablespoons (30 milliliters) of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Introduce the chopped vegetables and fresh sage, sautéing them gently until they become soft and translucent, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Add the diced pork to the vegetable mixture, sprinkling two tablespoons (16 grams) of all-purpose flour evenly across the meat. Stir to coat the meat thoroughly and prevent clumping.
- Pour in 500 milliliters (17 fluid ounces) of crisp apple cider and add the chopped tomatoes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to combine all ingredients seamlessly.
- Increase the heat and bring the entire mixture to a vigorous boil, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify for 3-4 minutes.
- Cover the casserole dish with a tight-fitting lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Slow-cook for 2.5 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- After 1.5 hours, remove the lid to allow the sauce to reduce and the meat to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving alongside garlic mashed potatoes, steamed asparagus, or warm cornbread.
Notes
- Unlock the secret to transforming tough pork cuts into a mouthwatering feast that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Discover how hard cider becomes the magical ingredient that elevates this rustic casserole from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Learn the professional chef technique of layering flavors through stovetop and oven cooking methods for maximum taste complexity.
- Experience how uniform meat cuts and slow cooking work together to create incredibly tender, fall-apart pork that melts on your tongue.
- Embrace the flexibility of this recipe, which welcomes kitchen creativity and allows you to play with herbs and vegetable combinations effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: uk
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg